The Toilet of Flora

Synopsis

The Toilet of Flora is a collection of simple methods of preparing perfumes, baths, essences, powders, and sweet scented waters written by Pierre-Joseph Buc'hoz, a French physician and naturalist remembered for his works such as Natural history of pets, Food or art method for preparing the healthiest foods for humans, Natural history of the plant kingdom, and Mineralogical Dictionary of France.

The author mentions in the preface of the book that, though this book serves as guide to improve the beauty of fair sex, even the naturally gifted beautiful souls can still gain a lot from the receipts which can keep them hygiene.  Remedies for many common problems which are not only considered as a beauty issue rather a health issue. Some of the notable remedies are A Remedy for sore Gums and loose Teeth, A Liquid Remedy for decayed Teeth, A remedy for Corns on the Feet, A Liniment to promote the Growth and Regeneration of Nails, To efface Spots or Marks of the Mother, on any Part of the Body, Certain Methods to improve the Complexion, Medicines to Cure Warts, To change the Hair or Beard black, and A Fluid to die the Hair of a flaxen Colour.

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